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Custodial suicide is an unnatural death; State liable to pay compensation under Article 21: Delhi HC awards ₹18.44 lakhs to father of 19-year-old deceased son

Delhi High Court held that an unnatural death in police custody, including death by suicide, constitutes a violation of Article 21 of the Constitution and attracts the State’s public law liability to compensate the victim’s family.

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Rajasthan HC overturns police constable’s conviction in 31-year-old prisoner escape case

Two prisoners had escaped after the police constable had shifted them to an open area due to excessive heat.

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Tel HC remarks several writ petitions are filed complaining about police negligence and delays during investigation; Such issues cannot be decided by invoking jurisdiction under Art. 226 of the Constitution

Telangana High Court: Lalitha Kanneganti, J., disposed of the petition with liberty to the petitioner to avail appropriate remedy. The instant writ